Race Magic
How could I have run 10-minute miles? My friend told me it was race magic — the reflexive transformation of a runner into a competitor on race day.
September 6, 2022
How could I have run 10-minute miles? My friend told me it was race magic — the reflexive transformation of a runner into a competitor on race day.
Many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out during the pandemic. These shifting wellness attitudes have resulted in some healthy fitness trends.
It’s important to stay balanced! As we age, our balance declines if we don’t practice, which can lead to falls that often result in broken bones.
“Lynn’s Garage Gym” opened in 2020, and it has saved a few of us from becoming slugs, sitting on sofas surrounded by Tootsie Roll wrappers.
An unexpected impact of the pandemic has found seniors, who are often associated with shuffleboard & bingo, getting physical with pickleball.
Over my years of Aikido training, I have grown to feel my jo — my old man stick — as an extension of my body.
William Shakespeare’s famous line “To thine own self be true” comes to mind while I’m coping with social isolation during the pandemic.
Leg strength is key to maintaining your independence. You can improve your lower body strength with this simple leg exercise.
You definitely need to exercise with hypertension. Exercise on a regular basis will help to keep you healthy overall.
Walter Fairfax volunteered in the medical tent for the Coeur d’Alene Ironman. “I remember thinking, ‘you’d have to be crazy to do that.’”
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